By Claude Martinez.
It was an exciting first-half matchup when the #12 ranked Rich Township Raptors faced off against the #7 ranked Benet Academy Red Wings, Western Suburbs, 2200 Maple Ave, Lisle, at the 2025 When Sides Collide tournament (held at Benet Academy) on Saturday, January 25.
Rich came into the game riding a hot 11-game winning streak, while Benet had won 3 of their last 5.
FINAL: Benet Academy 73, Rich Township 56.
For Benet Academy, Blake Fagbemi finished with 22 points, Jayde Wright added 17, Colin Stack scored 15, and Daniel Pauliukonis contributed 14.
For Rich Township, Al Brooks led with 14 points, while Jayden Williams added 13.
A special thank you to Joe Henricksen (When Sides Collide), Benet Academy Athletics, Gene Heidkamp (Benet Academy head coach) and Lou Adams (Rich Township head coach).
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